On Sunday, only hours before 2017 ends, 86 firecracker-related injuries have been reported, and most of the victims were children, according to the Department of Health (DOH). ADVERTISEMENT“Injuries due to firecrackers are preventable if only elders will be extra vigilant in keeping a watchful eye on their children,” Duque said. Injuries due to fireworks can be prevented.”Piccolo, with 54 victims, and boga, with seven victims, remained the top causes of firecracker-related injuries as of Sunday afternoon, Duque said. These were followed by kwitis, with 5 victims, and whistlebomb, with 3 victims. In the NCR, most cases were in Manila with 25 victims, while Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and Valenzuela had four cases each, he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 31, 2017 10:18 UTC